Sunflower Kitchen, Patchi and Dash Cakes and Bloom Cakes with Bake Goodies Worthy of Your Taste

For the past month or so, I have been going to bazaars either as a participant help or a curious buyer and like anybody other there one gets to be drawn to some vendors because of its goods and the people behind it.

As a foodie, I get to encounter the same product all over again with no clear bite as to who edges who in that food category but every now and then there would be a vendor who will deliver what you expected and more.  Such was my experience with Sunflower Kitchen, Patchi and Dash Cakes and Bloom Cakes; they all gave you flavors that is true to the products name and even more.

Bloom Cakes

The very first thing that you would notice with their product is the container that held the cake.  It is a semi-brass colored can similar to that of an ice cream brand; unique already in that case.  The presentation can is actually a bake able tin, so there is no need to be an engineer to figure out how a round cake gets fitted in it without any damage in form and shape.  Next would be the design of the cake.  At the center of the cake is a rose candy that greets you with a strong “Hi!” because of the way it stands out or blend (such is the case of the black rose) from its dark background.  With three colors to choose from – red, white and black, it is up to you pick one based on your mood and intent of getting one.

Now for the taste description of the cake and why it made its note to my tongue.  Please note that I am not a chocolate fanatic and to appreciate one means there is something really palate worthy to it.

The cake is moist all through-out.  No dryness, everything was moist in all levels – from top to base.  Two things come to mind, the baking technique and the reason for that other flavor that tried to hide in the cake but still makes its presence felt – the wine.  Yes, there is wine in the cake.  It is a sweet red wine coming from the new wine making market and not your classic red’s.  The amount of the wine is quite controlled that you feel its “bite” but not the kick.

The ganache used to top the chocolate cake is made up of two types of chocolates namely dark and semi-sweet.  What made this noteworthy is the way you taste the two chocolate types despite its clean blending.  With that, the alcohol’s touch in the cake gets to be noted in the process thus making your chocolate eating a classic – chocolate and liquor working together.

Patchi and Dash Cakes

This is a partnership that resulted to something worthy in the market.  From cakes to small treats such as crinkles, Patchi and Dash Cakes has something that may capture your fancy.

I have tasted two of their creations that has high notes and something that may to your liking.  Their Banana Cake has the taste of true and ripe bananas to your liking.  Top with a light banana sauce and some chocolate bits and chips made this a perfect dessert but more as a coffee partner.  The cake is springy enough and moist with the banana sauce helping in maintaining the moistness of the cake also.  The chocolate bits gave it added taste character making it acceptable to non-fruit cake based liker’s and chocolate fans alike.

Their Dark Chocolate Cake is true to its name and nature.  It is moist and the flavor real that it is not bitter but quite enjoyable to eat.  This one truly made a stand to be either a dessert or a personal treat to oneself.  The sweetness level is just right and the ganache of the right consistency.     

Sunflower Kitchen

Everything that they have is worthy of your palate!  Their items are all in snack packs making it the perfect buddy in your bag everyday or during your trips.  They have raisin cookies, baked pastillas, salted egg potato chips and my true love nougat bars.

Salted Egg Potato Chips

With the in-flock of salted egg potato chips in the market, Sunflower Kitchen remained true to what the name of the product should be and that is potato chips with true salted egg flavor and not just a sprinkle of that ingredient.  You taste the salted egg in every chip making every piece delectable.

Nougat bars

Nougat is love! For those who grew up during the 80’s, do you still remember that small white wrapped candy that is a bit chewy?  Do you remember the flavor of it?  Yes, I am talking about the nougat candy of old and that is how this brownie looking baked goodie tasted.  Real nougat goodness that is chewy and moist.  On the outside, one may think of it as a brownie with the nuts topping it but once you get to have a piece, you taste simply nougat through and through.  The sweetness is not strong making this a snack that you would enjoy.  You may not realize it but you may have finished the box already.  That is how good this bake goodie is!

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You may catch them in the next bazaar that you may cross with and make sure to try it their offered goodies.

For you to personally reach them, you may try out their social media pages and number listed below:

Sunflower Kitchen 09175253852; sunflower_kitchen (FB and IG)

Patchi and Dassh Cakes 09267352590 / 09326733561; @patchianddashcakes (IG)

Bloom Cakes @bloomcakesph (IG)

CENTURIA MEDICAL MAKATI CELEBRATES WOMANHOOD BY GIVING VALUE TO HER HEALTH AND FUTURE

March was a month of celebration for women as the world celebrates with her thru the International Women’s Day recognition.  With various groups celebrating, Centuria Medical Makati opted to give her value – thru her health awareness and wealth management.

March 16 was the media day for the Health and Wealth Expo held at the lobby of the Centuria Medical Makati.  More than a week long celebration honoring womanhood and her value as an individual and to the society; Century Properties thru Centuria Medical – the latest health clinic/offices with cutting edge practitioners in various areas in the health field - opted to spread awareness and love to women by empowering them with the right knowledge of taking care of themselves and those of their love ones.

At the lobby of the said building, media and digital influencers, alll invited by The Big Difference Communications (TBDC) - member of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines duly recognized Tourism Board Philippines - flocked in to see, know and learn what is there for women.  Talks from participating clinics not only introduced their group and services but somehow addressed the basic concern of women in her physique, lifestyle and health.  Pinnacle Performance Philippines, came to front addressing the basic 3 A’s concern off women thru simply exercises that one can do at the comfort of their home – the Arms, Abs and Ass.  Pro-Health Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy gave focused on pre and post natal care and the possible source of basic body pain in women. 

President and CEO of the Asian Breast Center
Dr. Norman San Agustin

Giving talk regarding breast cancer check and treatment was spearheaded by the Asian Breast Center under the helm of Dr. Norman San Agustin, President and CEO of the prior mentioned company in Centuria Medical.  Lengthy it may be but it was informative in terms of new treatment procedures and early breast cancer detection.  Far from the practiced procedure here in the Philippines, the Asian Breast Cancer believes in breast conserving therapy – a move giving women inflicted with the disease a boost of confidence in terms of knowing that she is still whole as a woman after the treatment and an outlook of awareness of future possibilities due to correct assessment and diagnosis.

Other companies presenting that day were the Asian Square Dental, Taxumo, Philip’s and Angat Pilipinas – all explaining what services or product they have and the value it gives to lives of women and men alike.

A coach from Pinnacle Performance Philippines with attendee
Dons Donor, doing an exercise challenge

The whole lobby of Centuria Medical Makati was filled with other participating companies, displaying their company profile and what they offer to people especially to women.  With the media day affair, comes with free sample services for attendees to try-out and experience what makes Centuria the best place to come to for some of their medical concern.  The place now houses several medical clinic services that an individual may need such as:  dental care, Ear-Nose-Throat and Hearing concerns, cosmetic surgery, chiropractic needs, aesthetic concerns, optical and breast cancer management just to name a few.

The celebration of Women started with the display of art works by a European artist/painter by the name of Jeanette Kamphuis.  Her paintings, depicting women form and silhouettes, were displayed at the lobby of the place and the derma floor weeks prior to the event, in hope to raise funds for her give-a-smile advocacy which is supported by clinics in the said medical building.  All proceeds goes to the said advocacy in hope to make not only women but also those with dental needs to be able to smile beautifully again.    

Even after the media day and woman event, the services for women shall continue and holds true in both spirit and action in the medical center.  Truly, Centuria Medical Makati celebrated womanhood in all its form and value!